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A Corrupting Force
Draw inspiration from your personal passions, like history and fairytales, to craft unique and engaging stories.
London book fair roundup: Idris Elba’s thriller deal, the rise of romcom, and fights against censorship
Understand that major industry events like LBF primarily serve traditional publishing, so focus on direct-to-reader strategies.
Margareta Magnusson, Swedish ‘death cleaning’ author, dies age 92
Identify and market unique cultural or niche concepts that resonate broadly to achieve global readership.
Is that your kid's drawing or the cover of the hottest new novel?
Consider embracing a "naive" or less polished aesthetic for your book covers to align with current design trends.
Book Review: ‘Sisters in Yellow,’ by Mieko Kawakami
Explore niche character experiences to craft unique and resonant stories for your readers.
Book Review: ‘Stay Alive,’ by Ian Buruma
Explore unique historical perspectives to craft compelling narratives for your readers.
Howl by Howard Jacobson review – a tragicomic portrait of a Jewish man’s despair
Explore complex, conflicted characters to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers' emotional and societal experiences.
The Infinity Machine by Sebastian Mallaby review – the story of the man who changed the world
Embrace AI tools for efficiency and explore how AI might shape future content creation and audience engagement.
FUCKUP ALMANAC VOLUME 1
Apply a growth mindset to your publishing process, learning from every mistake to improve your author business.
THE ROAD TO BELONGING: My Journey to Punta Gorda, Belize
Embrace your unique life experiences, however ordinary or extraordinary, as rich material for your next compelling book.
The Strains of Malice: Book One of The Nessemiah
Prioritize clear world-building and character development, using aids like maps to immerse readers from the start.
MIR.EXE
Craft compelling blurbs by clearly defining genre, character, and conflict to captivate your target audience.
Hair Dreams
Identify and passionately address niche markets with authentic stories that celebrate diverse experiences and fill representation gaps.
Nebula Awards Finalist Announcement
Engage with industry events like the Nebula Awards to stay informed and connect with the SFF community.
The Woman in the Third Floor Front
Structure your story collections thematically to offer readers a diverse yet cohesive journey through your writing.
Dark Wolf’s Howl
Explore genre blending to create unique narratives that stand out and attract a broader readership.
Reclaiming Your Voice
Grant yourself permission to make independent publishing choices, trusting your vision over external approval.
Salman Rushdie says he is tired of being ‘free speech Barbie’ after 2022 attack
Prioritize your creative work; ensure your artistic legacy defines you, not external events or public perceptions.
Get Your House in Order
Prioritize strengthening your author business's operational basics before investing heavily in marketing.
Paul R. Ehrlich, Who Alarmed the World With ‘The Population Bomb,’ Dies at 93
Ensure your published content's foundational claims are well-researched and defensible to maintain long-term credibility.
Flawed and Vulnerable
Craft compelling openings to immediately hook readers and foreshadow the narrative's deeper themes.
Paula Doress-Worters, an Author of ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves,’ Dies at 87
Address taboo subjects to create impactful, resonant work that serves and empowers your audience.
THE SHIPIKISHA CLUB
Develop complex characters and multi-generational plots to create a rich, culturally resonant narrative for readers.
THESE SHATTERED SPIRES
Craft unique magic systems and high-stakes plots to captivate readers and stand out in the fantasy genre.
DARKENING SONG
Understand industry pressures and protect your artistic vision to avoid common pitfalls.
CENTROEUROPA
Craft compelling narratives by escalating conflict and blending genres to create unique reader experiences.
FOREST EN FAMILIA / EL BOSQUE EN FAMILIA
Embrace bilingual formats and diverse representation to reach broader audiences and create culturally resonant content.
THE ART OF THE BOOK
Prioritize high-quality production and strategic partnerships to build a strong brand and reach a wider audience.
HOLLER WHISPERS
Develop intricate plots and diverse characters to craft a compelling narrative that captivates readers.
BEBE THE NOT-SO-BRAVE BUTTERFLY
Leverage personal experiences to create relatable stories that resonate with readers, using clear prose and engaging visuals.
A MEASURE OF MADNESS
Consider building a series around a unique protagonist and a specific, intriguing industry to create engaging mysteries.
BIRDS OF PREY DON’T SING
Develop intricate character backstories and moral conflicts to drive your thriller's plot and captivate readers.
THANATOGRAPHIES
Experiment with diverse narrative voices and structures to explore complex themes effectively within a single collection.
FLOO FLOCKY DOO TO THE RESCUE
Focus on creating engaging characters and interactive elements to captivate young readers effectively.
THE INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF CASPER THE CAT WHO GOT LOST IN AFRICA
Develop strong, adaptable characters and themes that can sustain multiple books in a series, appealing to new and returning readers.
THE DANCING GIRL
Craft a compelling, active protagonist who drives the plot and avoids being a passive victim.
AFTERLIFE
Experiment with unconventional structures and blend genres to create unique, emotionally resonant works.
An Earned Gift
Develop compelling character arcs where protagonists face high-stakes personal challenges to engage readers deeply.
Your Complete Guide to Humanizing AI-Generated Content
Humanize your AI-generated content to ensure authenticity and avoid detection by increasingly common AI detection tools.
Eroded by Power
Develop a unique and compelling story premise with rich world-building to captivate readers and stand out.
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Psychology: Un-Filtered
Human Behavior Word Search Puzzles
Challenge your mind with psychology terms — Behavior, Cognition, Memory & more.
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Stories that stay with you.
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The Trolley Problem
C. V. Wooster
Five lives. One lever. No moral escape. Book Two in the gripping Paradox Series psychological thriller.
On Writing
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The bible for every author. A memoir of the craft from the master storyteller himself.
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